The rare piece of sports memorabilia is expected to fetch a record-breaking price tag when it's put up for auction next month.
CHICAGO -- The ghosts of baseball past were at Wrigley Field on Tuesday in the form of the authenticated New York Yankees jersey that Babe Ruth wore during his mythical 'called shot' home run during the 1932 World Series against the Cubs.The jersey was going to be on display for fans through the fifth inning of Tuesday night's Cubs game against the Milwaukee Brewers.On Oct. 1, 1932, during Game 3 of the Fall Classic, Ruth was up to bat in the top of the fifth inning.
The rare piece of sports memorabilia is expected to fetch a Ruthian-like sale price when it's auctioned off next month.Chris Ivy, the director of sports auctions at Heritage Auctions, said the jersey is estimated to sell for about $30 million or more, and he's expecting the sale to set a world record for sports memorabilia.'It was a perfect time to bring it back here to Wrigley and recreate the moment for the 'called shot,'' Ivy said.
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